Description
Flaky, buttery crust meets tender, cinnamon-spiced apples in this Best Apple Pie recipe. Learn the cooked filling method for perfect texture and deep flavor. A cozy fall dessert that tastes just like home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 homemade double pie crust
- ¼ tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 5 lbs apples (Granny Smith, Gala, Golden Delicious)
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 5 tbsp flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1½ tsp cinnamon
- ¾ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp cardamom (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp beaten egg (optional)
- 1 tbsp raw sugar
Instructions
- Peel and slice apples; toss with lemon juice and zest.
- Cook apples with sugar, flour, salt, and spices for 20 minutes until tender; stir in vanilla and cool.
- Fill bottom crust with cooled apples, top with second crust or lattice.
- Brush with milk or egg, sprinkle with sugar, and bake 15 minutes at 425°F, then 40–45 minutes at 350°F.
- Cool for 4 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
Cook the filling first for the perfect pie texture. Chill dough before baking for flaky layers. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a classic touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 465
- Sugar: 56g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 89g
- Protein: 4g
Keywords: apple pie, best apple pie, flaky crust, classic dessert, fall baking